Martell

Martell is the oldest of the cognac producing companies, founded in 1715 when the English Jean Martell arrives in France to start trading spirits.Through subsequent generations, Martell quickly becomes one of the reference cognac distilleries in Europe, creating the his first VSOP cognac in 1831. In 1838 the family moved its headquarters to Chanteloup, the famous castle that will welcome personalities from all over the world. But it was over the next two centuries that Martell became the icon of French cognac, a symbol of luxury and aristocracy: always present in gala dinners and banquets, this cognac will be present at the coronation of King George V of England , on the maiden voyage of the Queen Mary and in several famous Hollywood films, testifying to her notoriety and fame that have characterized these extraordinary cognacs for over 300 years.